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you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Just talked to him a few days ago. He was so happy that we were still interested in finding Brian, and helping out his family. He has had some struggles lately, but ya know what, he always kept his sense of humor, and his strong belief. I will miss communicating with him and receiving his updates regarding the case. I somehow need to connect with another family member to let them know what we've been working on, and ideas Randy and I've been bouncing back and forth. This just brings me to tears, I can't understand or fathom it all right now..
Until I can connect with the family, I believe any donations to the family should still go to Crimestoppers, an organization Randy felt so strongly about in hopes of finding Brian.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
PO Box 16038
Columbus, Ohio, 43216-6308
I am adding Randy's personal address for anyone wanting to send a card or donation straight to the family. Thank you, Randy loved you all!
Randy Shaffer
11807 Clark Dr
Baltimore, OH 43105
I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!
What incredilby sad news, if there is a heaven and if Brian is gone from this earth, I hope they are somehow reunited as a family.
I feel so stupid, I was also walking outside yesterday to watch the wind and the trees blow, it was the craziest wind I have ever seen, it blew my fence clean apart. Now I know I will never do that again.
What incredilby sad news, if there is a heaven and if Brian is gone from this earth, I hope they are somehow reunited as a family.
I feel so stupid, I was also walking outside yesterday to watch the wind and the trees blow, it was the craziest wind I have ever seen, it blew my fence clean apart. Now I know I will never do that again.
RIP Randy :(
The safest thing to do is stay inside. While this is horrible news, and not the outcome anyone expected, i'm a little surprised he went outside. Maybe he went outside after the wind, I don't know. Hopefully he stayed inside during the winds.
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I would have reported the story much earlier, but we lost power Sunday afternoon and don't expect to have it back until late this weekend. Until then, all the food is in coolers, and what food we don't need is in another location with power. I'll try to check in here on occasion, but I'm not expecting to do much online this week.
"Certainly he was a tragic figure with everything that happened before last night," Alexis Waggoner, Brian's girlfriend, said today as she absorbed the shock of the elder Shaffer's death.
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In Baltimore in northern Fairfield County, neighbors on Clark Drive were asked to look for Shaffer after he didn't show up for his job with Midway Electric, said Waggoner.
His death leaves Derek Shaffer, Brian's 26-year-old brother, as possibly the last survivor of the family. "To go from four to one in such a short time is just sad," Waggoner said.
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I heard this news this morning...so sad! I'm here in Columbus and I feel for the family :-(
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This is such terrible news! I just read this yesterday and my heart just sunk I can't believe Randy is gone, I may have not known him well or at all, but still reading about him and how he is and all the hard work and pain he went through just trying to find his son is enough proof to me, that he was a great guy....May you rest in peace Randy, God bless you....I really hope that this doesn't stop or weaken the search for Brian or the donations or anything, in fact this should motivate all of us more to try and help out and support them as much as we can..But it's such a great loss....I'm still in shock....
"Does anyone remember laughter?"
"Where's Mike McCready? My god he's been ate!"
"If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."
"Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." - RIP Paul Newman
His death leaves Derek Shaffer, Brian's 26-year-old brother, as possibly the last survivor of the family. "To go from four to one in such a short time is just sad," Waggoner said.
That's so brutal. This story is unreal and so sad.
Makes much more sense to live in the Present Tense.
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His death leaves Derek Shaffer, Brian's 26-year-old brother, as possibly the last survivor of the family. "To go from four to one in such a short time is just sad," Waggoner said.
I can't even imagine what he's going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
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This is such terrible news! I just read this yesterday and my heart just sunk I can't believe Randy is gone, I may have not known him well or at all, but still reading about him and how he is and all the hard work and pain he went through just trying to find his son is enough proof to me, that he was a great guy....May you rest in peace Randy, God bless you....I really hope that this doesn't stop or weaken the search for Brian or the donations or anything, in fact this should motivate all of us more to try and help out and support them as much as we can..But it's such a great loss....I'm still in shock....
I'm motivated to find Brian for Randy.....I made a promise to Randy I would do everything I could do to find him and get the word out.
I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!
I'm sorry to those of you who have stayed so close to this investigation and must terribly saddened by this news.
what a shock
I truely can't grasp how one family could lose so much within a small amount of time. I've called Randy's home and cell numerous times, still in disbelief, hoping he'll just pick up the phone!
I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!
I can't believe this ! So sad. L - you know I'll help do whatever to help you. Wow - so shocked by this news.
Thanks Heid..I noticed you had called, but the boss was in the office..I still want to move forward with the Seattle fundraiser. I just need to connect with another family member to discuss what Randy and I had..I'm still in shock over this one. I have their pics on my frig for motivation. Sad sad day for this family yet again..
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a BIG thank you to those of you who contacted me about donating. PJ fans are so kind and generous. Proof there are still good folks out there walking this earth wanting to help others in need.
I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
That's a great heads up Lost in Ohio! And thanks to all who are really just doing everything they can to help out yahamita and the cause...I'm still very shaken up by this news, I can't get over it and for you, it must be real hard, I mean you had contact with Randy, we are just merely his supporters and helpers....but you knew him and I'm so shocked and at the same time amazed that you are still motivated and going to move forth...It's amazing, I really admire that, yahamita, your will is sooo strong! I'm blown away by that...and that should be an example to all, that strong will goes a long way...Strength and faith is key....I don't want to sound ridiculous, but as Eddie sung, "Keep setting forth" but it's true....
Again, you guys are just a wonderful set of PJ fans...I've never known that their fanbase would be just a bunch of kind, compassionate and giving people, really makes my faith in humanity stronger, like yahamita said, it's just so great to know that there are amazing people like you guys walking this earth! Keep on keepin' on I wish there's more I could do though, I feel pretty helpless just sitting here....
"Does anyone remember laughter?"
"Where's Mike McCready? My god he's been ate!"
"If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."
"Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." - RIP Paul Newman
I hate to divert attention from the latest development, but is there any word from Minnesota, or did I miss something?
With losing Randy, I lost my connection and any information he recently obtained. Since I am not family, I'm not sure what info they would share with me. I just hope someone in the family reads this and get's ahold of me. I need to know who to send questions and info I receive if any from America's Most Wanted. I know they have the packet I sent, they sent a reply saying they are reviewing it..I've been calling Randy's home and cell nonstop in hopes someone will just pick up!!! I need a new contact! I also called Columbus area Crimestoppers yesterday, and left a message as to what happened to Randy, and for officer Kevin Miles to get ahold of me regarding Brians case.
That's a great heads up Lost in Ohio! And thanks to all who are really just doing everything they can to help out yahamita and the cause...I'm still very shaken up by this news, I can't get over it and for you, it must be real hard, I mean you had contact with Randy, we are just merely his supporters and helpers....but you knew him and I'm so shocked and at the same time amazed that you are still motivated and going to move forth...It's amazing, I really admire that, yahamita, your will is sooo strong! I'm blown away by that...and that should be an example to all, that strong will goes a long way...Strength and faith is key....I don't want to sound ridiculous, but as Eddie sung, "Keep setting forth" but it's true....
Again, you guys are just a wonderful set of PJ fans...I've never known that their fanbase would be just a bunch of kind, compassionate and giving people, really makes my faith in humanity stronger, like yahamita said, it's just so great to know that there are amazing people like you guys walking this earth! Keep on keepin' on I wish there's more I could do though, I feel pretty helpless just sitting here....
This just brought tears to my eyes..faith, hope peace and love!
I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!
I know she's really busy, but you could get in contact with Alexis. She may have contact information for someone(s) we don't have.
I'm sure there'll be people at Randy's house over the next several weeks to talk, console, visit, share, laugh, cry, and sadly, collect things and clean the house.
Keep trying! And if you get an opportunity to leave a recorded message, do so!
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This just brought tears to my eyes..faith, hope peace and love!
I hope those are tears of joy or hope! The last thing I want to do is depress you lol....
But that's right Yahamita! Faith, hope, peace and love....that's the key! , Just keep on trying and don't ever let anything get you down! The "Jamily" is here to help and support
Peace Yahamita!
"Does anyone remember laughter?"
"Where's Mike McCready? My god he's been ate!"
"If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."
"Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." - RIP Paul Newman
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I know sweetie... I'm still in shock.
I still have his emails and the most recent was a few weeks ago... it feels haunting when reading them again... :(
It was really horrible going out like that...just like his wife and son. God.
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may he rest in peace...
never mind...i found the answer...this is sad...
apparently, 07162056 is THE date...
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Until I can connect with the family, I believe any donations to the family should still go to Crimestoppers, an organization Randy felt so strongly about in hopes of finding Brian.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
PO Box 16038
Columbus, Ohio, 43216-6308
I am adding Randy's personal address for anyone wanting to send a card or donation straight to the family. Thank you, Randy loved you all!
Randy Shaffer
11807 Clark Dr
Baltimore, OH 43105
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I feel so stupid, I was also walking outside yesterday to watch the wind and the trees blow, it was the craziest wind I have ever seen, it blew my fence clean apart. Now I know I will never do that again.
RIP Randy :(
The safest thing to do is stay inside. While this is horrible news, and not the outcome anyone expected, i'm a little surprised he went outside. Maybe he went outside after the wind, I don't know. Hopefully he stayed inside during the winds.
The first post is updated with the most recent, shocking developments.
I would have reported the story much earlier, but we lost power Sunday afternoon and don't expect to have it back until late this weekend. Until then, all the food is in coolers, and what food we don't need is in another location with power. I'll try to check in here on occasion, but I'm not expecting to do much online this week.
Here's a few links to the situation:
http://www.nbc4i.com/midwest/cmh/news.apx.-content-articles-CMH-2008-09-15-0035.html
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/09/15/wbnsshafferredirect.html?sid=101
"Certainly he was a tragic figure with everything that happened before last night," Alexis Waggoner, Brian's girlfriend, said today as she absorbed the shock of the elder Shaffer's death.
...
In Baltimore in northern Fairfield County, neighbors on Clark Drive were asked to look for Shaffer after he didn't show up for his job with Midway Electric, said Waggoner.
His death leaves Derek Shaffer, Brian's 26-year-old brother, as possibly the last survivor of the family. "To go from four to one in such a short time is just sad," Waggoner said.
"I'm not about to give thanks or appologize"
"Caught a bolt of lighting, cursed the day he let it go"
"Where's Mike McCready? My god he's been ate!"
"If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."
"Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." - RIP Paul Newman
That's so brutal. This story is unreal and so sad.
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I can't even imagine what he's going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
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what a shock
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RIP Randy
We'll never quit doing what we can to find Brian.
If there is any comfort in this, it is that now Randy knows what happened to Brian. He's got all the answers.
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I can't believe this ! So sad. L - you know I'll help do whatever to help you. Wow - so shocked by this news.
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Sorry to be the one to bring the bad news but I felt I had to let you guys know.
Randy's Obituary was listed in our local paper this morning . They have a feature to sign a virtual guestbook @www.dispatch.com/obituaries.
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
As it says, CrimeStoppers would be an excellent place to make donations to, and please continue the search.
I hate to divert attention from the latest development, but is there any word from Minnesota, or did I miss something?
Again, you guys are just a wonderful set of PJ fans...I've never known that their fanbase would be just a bunch of kind, compassionate and giving people, really makes my faith in humanity stronger, like yahamita said, it's just so great to know that there are amazing people like you guys walking this earth! Keep on keepin' on
"Where's Mike McCready? My god he's been ate!"
"If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."
"Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." - RIP Paul Newman
This just brought tears to my eyes..faith, hope peace and love!
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I'm sure there'll be people at Randy's house over the next several weeks to talk, console, visit, share, laugh, cry, and sadly, collect things and clean the house.
Keep trying!
I hope those are tears of joy or hope! The last thing I want to do is depress you lol....
But that's right Yahamita! Faith, hope, peace and love....that's the key!
Peace Yahamita!
"Where's Mike McCready? My god he's been ate!"
"If you're an Elvis fan, there's no explanation necessary; if you're not, there's no explanation possible."
"Sometimes God makes perfect people and Paul Newman was one of them." - RIP Paul Newman